This summer came full circle for a group of Alumni Counselors and Campers when they volunteered as camp doctors across the SeriousFun Children’s Network. During the same week, Dr. Chris Woll, Dr. Keith Weisz, Dr. Mike Kent, and Dr. Heather Minto represented Double H Ranch across half of the SeriousFun camps within the United States…. Read More »
Category: Volunteer
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jess Calderone
In the first of a series of Alumni Spotlights, we are sharing the recent research study done by Jess Calderone, a second year medical student at Albany Medical College. Jess (Barn Staff, 2015) decided to come back to camp this summer to complete her service/research requirements. Her study, “Empowerment of Children with Chronic Illness:… Read More »
Seeking Nominations for 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award
“Every set of hands make the work lighter and the applause louder. We place a high value on volunteerism and community partnerships. Our pursuit of the greatest, safest camper experience will always include recruitment and retention of caring and qualified volunteers.” The Double H Ranch is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 Volunteer of the… Read More »
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson elected to Board of Directors
The Double H Ranch is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. L. Oliver Robinson to its Board of Directors. “As the Double H Ranch continues to build on the strength of its leadership to ensure the future growth of our organization, we are honored to have Dr. Oliver Robinson joining our Board of Directors,”… Read More »
Donor Spotlight: Matt Parker and the Parker Foundation for Health and Happiness
Meet Matt Parker! Matt has come to Double H Ranch for many summers to be a volunteer counselor, traveling all the way from Texas to spend a week of his vacation volunteering. Matt is also the founder of the Parker Foundation for Health and Happiness (PFHH), which holds fundraising events throughout the year to help raise funds… Read More »
Volunteer Voices: Meet Linda
Prior to moving to the area, sixteen years ago, I had previously volunteered at Barretstown (Ireland) and was very pleased and surprised to find a sister camp, Double H Ranch, right here in my own back yard. Since that time, I have volunteered in all seasons and areas which include: summer camp, arts & crafts,… Read More »
Volunteers Needed for Spring Family Programs
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer with our programs? Volunteers are needed for our upcoming Spring Family Programs including our Hematology/Oncology Family Weekend on May 5-6, and our Diabetes Family Weekend on May 12-14. Learn more about our upcoming programs and volunteer positions available:
Running for the Ranch : Karen McKenna
Camp Nurse Karen McKenna checked off another bucket list item: running the Boston Marathon. On Monday, April 17th, Karen ran for the Double H Ranch as a member of “Hole in the Wall FUNraisers” team and raised funds to provide the joy and magic of camp to children and families living with a serious illness. Here’s… Read More »
Volunteer Voices: Meet Rita
Now in her 6th year of teaching adaptive winter skiing, Rita Grant is no stranger on the slopes of Double H Ranch. She has spent countless hours volunteering with the Adaptive Winter Sports Program (AWSP) where she patiently helps children learn the skills they need to get down the mountain. Outside of Double H Ranch,… Read More »
Ron & Kathy Phelps “Volunteer of the Year” Recipient Announced
We’re proud to announce the recipient of the 2016 Ron and Kathy Phelps Volunteer of the Year Award, Dr. Ray Walsh! Dr. Ray’s compassion and dedication as a volunteer physician, donor, member of our Medical Advisory Board, and fisherman extraordinaire for the last 24 years sets him apart. Words can’t fully express our sincere gratitude. Dr…. Read More »